In the sixteenth century; a rise in sexual violence in European society was exacerbated by pressure from church and state to change basic sexual customs...As the centuries since have shown escalating levels both of violence; general and sexual; and of state control; the witchcraze can be considered a portent; even a model; of some aspects of what modern Europe would be like. Over three centuries; approximately one hundred thousand persons; most of whom were women; were put to death under the guise of "witch hunts"; particularly in Reformation Europe. The shocking annihilation of women from all walks of life is explored in this brilliant; authoritative feminist history Anne Llwellyn Barstow. Barstow exposes an unrecognized holocaust -- the "ethnic cleansing" of independent women in Reformation Europe -- and examines the residual attitudes that continue to influence our culture. Barstow argues that it is only with eyes sensitive to gender issues that we can discern what really happened in the persecution and murder of these women. Her sweeping chronicle examines the scapegoating of women from the ills of society; investigates how their subjugation to sexual violence and death sent a message of control to all women; and compares this persecution of women with the enslavement and slaughter of African slaves and Native Americans. Ultimately Barstow traces the current backlash against women to its gynophobic torture-filled origins. In the process; she leaves an indelible mark on our growing understanding of the legacy of violence against women around the world.
#24921 in Books Braeden Eric 2017-02-07 2017-02-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .97 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0062476114288 pagesI ll Be Damned How My Young and Restless Life Led Me to America s 1 Daytime Drama
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. RecommendedBy CustomerI have to admit that I'm not a soap opera fan; so the later part of this autobiography is a bore for me; but I did like the first half; in that I was a fan of Braeden from Rat Patrol to the point that he went to work on Young And The Restless. Soap stars are the hardest working actors in show business; and I have nothing but respect for them; as a result; but I don't like soaps; as they move too slow and seldom go anywhere. My favorite of all his performances was in Colossus:The Forbin Project; but I also liked his performances in various TV shows; like Gunsmoke and Hawaii 5-0. He comes across as a fine gentleman; with great values; and for that I salute him. Recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. PhoenixBy Kindle CustomerMy wife Marilyn introduced me to the noontime soap opera YR and its iconic and complex character Victor Newman aka Eric Braeden. He has been a mainstay on this riveting daytime drama for almost four decades. However; this gifted actor is much more. Like the mystical Phoenix; this proud German-American arose from the devastation of wartime Germany to become a gifted athlete; talented film and stage actor; and an ambassador of healing; co-operation; and understanding that is sorely lacking in many today. Hard work; discipline; and an appreciation of life itself are trademarks of this fascinating man! What's really amazing are the millions of viewers from all walks of life who eagerly look forward to the next episode of YR because of him!50 of 54 people found the following review helpful. Not your run of the mill autobiographyBy Nora WileyI picked up this book because I've always liked Eric Braeden as an actor whether it was in Rat Patrol or The young and the Restless. I learned a great deal more about this man than your run of the mill tabloid fodder. He has an interesting perspective on post-WWII Germany; and although I'll never see eye to eye with Mr. Braeden on politics; this was surely an interesting and well written book.
